Anyone else feel EK bio is a terrible read?

[bambam92]

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Hey guys, I am on day 14 of sn2ed and utilizing his schedule. But come to bio days it is terrible, I find EK to be so choppy to read--literally like they are just throwing fact after fact at you. I feel like it is like reading a list that is bulleted; literally just no flow AT ALL. I also have BR and TPRH for bio, and looked quickly at the TPR bio book, and it seemed to read a lot better, but it is wayy longer. My question to you guys is if I don't have that great of a bio background, (non bio major here) should I suck it up and use TPR for bio? I also have the TPRH science workbook to go with it which has tons of great passages, which also makes me want to switch over to TPR for the content. Gahh I wish I just started with TPR to begin with. Cause I am literally not really picking anything up from the EK book, it feels like just projectile vomit of facts 🙁 with no cohesion. Anyone else feel this way? Or am I just an idiot?? Thanks for any input guys.

 

[theyellowking]

Just finished my first day of EK reading and BR passages, and I have to say that EK does seem a little choppy... I guess it depends on how you study, whether it's reading through whole chapters, or (from what it looks like) making flash cards after each chapter from EK to further study. With a large amount of + feedback already from SN2, however, I'm thinking of sticking with EK.

 

[goft20]

Try reading tbr bio..lol..I like ek bc it is actually more concise and I secretly am in love with salty..


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[clairephillips]

Hey guys, I am on day 14 of sn2ed and utilizing his schedule. But come to bio days it is terrible, I find EK to be so choppy to read--literally like they are just throwing fact after fact at you. I feel like it is like reading a list that is bulleted; literally just no flow AT ALL. I also have BR and TPRH for bio, and looked quickly at the TPR bio book, and it seemed to read a lot better, but it is wayy longer. My question to you guys is if I don't have that great of a bio background, (non bio major here) should I suck it up and use TPR for bio? I also have the TPRH science workbook to go with it which has tons of great passages, which also makes me want to switch over to TPR for the content. Gahh I wish I just started with TPR to begin with. Cause I am literally not really picking anything up from the EK book, it feels like just projectile vomit of facts 🙁 with no cohesion. Anyone else feel this way? Or am I just an idiot?? Thanks for any input guys.

I truly feel like TPR is the Goldilocks of books. EK had too few details, TBR too many. TPR is just right for me. I get a story but am not overrun with details.

 

[Heplayer92]

Do what works right for you. TPR goes in more depth than EK, and if the number of pages doesn't scare you, I'd recommend TPR. It flows pretty well, and the summary pages at the end of the chapter are very useful as well.

 

[jebelali]

Love TPR. Just between a traditional textbook chapter and a summary.

 

[Thoroughbred_Med]

Hey guys, I am on day 14 of sn2ed and utilizing his schedule. But come to bio days it is terrible, I find EK to be so choppy to read--literally like they are just throwing fact after fact at you. I feel like it is like reading a list that is bulleted; literally just no flow AT ALL. I also have BR and TPRH for bio, and looked quickly at the TPR bio book, and it seemed to read a lot better, but it is wayy longer. My question to you guys is if I don't have that great of a bio background, (non bio major here) should I suck it up and use TPR for bio? I also have the TPRH science workbook to go with it which has tons of great passages, which also makes me want to switch over to TPR for the content. Gahh I wish I just started with TPR to begin with. Cause I am literally not really picking anything up from the EK book, it feels like just projectile vomit of facts 🙁 with no cohesion. Anyone else feel this way? Or am I just an idiot?? Thanks for any input guys.

Yes. You'll get a more well-rounded knowledge of the content vs. EK... and probably a clearer understanding. TPR is amazing for bio.

For myself, being a bio major, I am using EK and just cruising right through it since everything is fresh....... definitely recommend TPR for all non-science majors though, and really everyone in general.

 

[ldiaz29]

I was a bio major but still used TPR for bio. It is way longer but the book is amazing and it is way easier to get a great understanding of each subject

 

[Lunasly]

I highly recommend TPR BIO. It is very well written and provides just enough depth for me. A bio major, but I'd argue that BIO is one of my weaker subjects. I use it in association with videos (when I need a process explained) and wikipremed (I make flashcards off the terms on their site). I've noticed an improvement on TBR bio passages as well.

 

[theyellowking]

After comparing the two's contents, I have to say that as a student whose weakness is biology, use EK. The language is less stressful, there's useful diagrams, and the book will actually help you out in giving you the information you need to know. Also, compared to the large chunks of information thrown at you in BR, EK sections each important part of each chapter into 5 pages, ending with a mini quiz. Follow the EK's up with BR passages, and solidify the information with some Khan Academy / other outside resource.

 

[havocgene]

TPR was just like my physiology with more or less information. But my physiology course went way more in-depth than the MCAT requires, but that level of depth makes understanding passages much more efficient. If you are not strict on time I highly recommend TPR Bio over EK especially if you are not a bio major.

 

[swolebrah]

I have EK Bio, TBR Bio , and TPRH- Bio. Out of all 3, TPR-H Bio is the best for bio. I am also using SN2's plan and on bio days I use TPR-H Bio instead of EK and then do 1/3 TBR-Bio passages (good for data analysis practice/graph/experiments) + 1/3 TPR Science workbook passage + and finally finish off with the EK Bio lecture.

EK Bio is good for their colorful diagrams when you need a different prospective or good for quick reading when you got downtime.

Hope this helps man.

 

[Thoroughbred_Med]

I have EK Bio, TBR Bio , and TPRH- Bio. Out of all 3, TPR-H Bio is the best for bio. I am also using SN2's plan and on bio days I use TPR-H Bio instead of EK and then do 1/3 TBR-Bio passages (good for data analysis practice/graph/experiments) + 1/3 TPR Science workbook passage + and finally finish off with the EK Bio lecture.

EK Bio is good for their colorful diagrams when you need a different prospective or good for quick reading when you got downtime.

Hope this helps man.

That's a heell of a day! How long does that typically take you? I'm usually drained by the end of the 1/3 TBR passages

 

[swolebrah]

After reading I take a 1-1.5 hour break and then start TBR and TPR , usually takes ~ 2 hours using 7 minutes /passage .

I will say sometimes I lay off EK lecture exam until the second 1/3 TBR days if I will really drained .

Also some people don't need as much practice.